abbracciare
to hug; to embrace
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/abbraˈtʃaːre/
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Cultural Note
Italians are warm and physically expressive. Hugging when greeting and parting is natural and expected among friends and family. The phrase 'abbracciami forte' (hold me tight) appears frequently in Italian love songs and romantic films.
📝 Example Sentences
Abbracciami forte.
Hold me tight.
L'ha abbracciata e non l'ha più lasciata.
He embraced her and never let her go.
Voglio abbracciarti e non pensare a niente.
I want to hug you and not think about anything.